Episode 01: Shit Storms: Diarrhea

Snarky Nutrition

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Snarky Nutrition, where Meg and Tessa explore common bathroom problems, poop privilege and what to do when you just can’t stop going to the bathroom. We’re talking diarrhea, folx. And boy is now a shitty time to have the runs considering the great TP shortage of 2020. Meg and Tessa discuss common causes of diarrhea like infections, stressful situations, food sensitivities, increasing fiber too frequently and certain medications and supplements.

So what do we do when shit hits the fan? Well, Meg’s already stocked with her TP supply, Tessa usually just shits her pants and figures out what to do afterwards.

In case you don’t fall into either of these categories, here are our main starting points:

• Probiotics
• Saccharomyces Boulardii- Our personal fave, it’s a yeast probiotic that does not have to be refrigerated, great for traveling. You can purchase this from our store link below.
• Bacillus Coagulans- also works great!
• Fiber
• Insoluble Fiber- think of this as the roughage in your food that you can’t digest. This really gets your bowels moving, so if you’re experiencing the runs, it’s a good idea to slow your roll on this one.
• Skins of fruit or beans
• Potato skins
• Whole wheat bread or cereals
• Brown rice
• Seeds
• Soluble Fiber- helps to bulk up your stool and slow things down. Try eating more of these foods if you’re trying to lessen your trips to the loo.
• Oats
• Sweet potatoes - inside
• Apples - no peel
• Berries
• Peaches
• Psyllium- you can purchase these from our store too! Please start low and slow!
• Low FODMAP Diet- only do this with the guidance of a professional

When to see your doctor

If you are having severe acute diarrhea episodes or experiencing pain, bleeding, pus, black stools, concurrent vomiting or fever, please go see your doctor.

Homework

The stool transit test! Yay! Let’s see how fast your digesting your food bits.

• Start by eating beets or corn (you know how they show up in your poo). Let’s start with a cup.
• Log the time that you eat the food.
• Wait for the food to show up in your poo. Note the time.
• That’s how fast your digestion works! This can be a wide window for many people, but we obviously don’t want food flowing right through you, our body needs time to digest and absorb nutrients. We also don’t want it sitting in there for extended periods of time, we’ll talk about this next week.
• Share your results with us at hello@snarkynutrition. Except don’t send us pics.

Snarky Nutrition Disclaminer:

Before starting any new food plans, supplements, or exercise programs, check with your doctor because you are a special unicorn with unique needs. We don’t claim to cure any condition or disease and do not provide individualized medical or nutrition advice because that would be dumb without doing an intake. Any products recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, although they may make your personality sparkle. Our statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, they wouldn’t approve of the fart jokes.

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Meg & Tessa

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